Fitness and Sports Instructor

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS; Quebec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national organization supporting Armed Forces members seeks a Fitness and Sports Instructor to lead fitness programs and assess training. Candidates should have a background in Physical Education, experience in fitness training, and essential lifeguard certifications. The role offers a part-time casual position with flexible hours and a commitment to inclusion and accommodation for all applicants.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Vacation pay

Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions.
• Experience in instructing health and physical fitness training modules.
• Experience in aquatics such as lifeguarding or swim instruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a highly motivated clientele.
• Develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards.
• Deliver programs grounded in scientific research and supported by technology.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College diploma or certificate in Physical Education or related field

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate

Job description

Overview

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

Role

Where fitness matters!

Supporting and working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to an extremely fulfilling career.

As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Fitness and Sports Instructor, you will have the opportunity to lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a very highly motivated and professional clientele. Daily, you will develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.

Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of what’s possible. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver programs and services that are grounded in cutting edge scientific research and supported by state-of-the-art technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a highly motivated and professional clientele.
• Develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards to ensure CF members can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.
• Deliver programs and services grounded in current scientific research and supported by technology.

Qualifications

• Education, Certifications and Licenses
• College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field (in progress, completed an asset)
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
• Experience
• In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
• In instructing health and physical fitness training modules
• In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
• In evaluating physical fitness
• In aquatics such as lifeguarding or swim instruction
• In officiating at least three sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquet sports, and hockey
• In coaching sports
• Competencies
• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
• Language requirements
• French Essential
• Reading: None
• Writing: None
• Oral: Functional

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Other information

• Casual position (13 hrs / week maximum) evening and weekend
• Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and / or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs / 4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs / 23 kg).
• Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness & Sports Level 1 & 2 Courses by the end of probation.
• As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze.

Start date

As soon as possible

Inclusion and accommodation

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.